Group 1: Dollar General - Dollar General's shares increased by $3.80 in premarket trading due to strong earnings and a declared dividend of 59 cents, payable on January 20 to shareholders of record as of January 6 [2] - The company reported a profit of $1.28, which is a 44% year-over-year increase and 35 cents better than expected, with sales reaching $10.65 billion, up 4.6% year-over-year, exceeding estimates by $50 million [2] - For fiscal year 2025, Dollar General anticipates net sales growth of 4.7% to 4.9%, translating to sales between $42.52 billion and $42.6 billion, above the estimate of $42.49 billion, with same-store sales growth projected at 2.5% to 2.7% [3] Group 2: Tesla - Tesla's shares rose by approximately $5 in premarket trading, following a $12.09 increase on the previous Friday [4] - Analysts at Barclays noted that vehicle deliveries are becoming less significant, with CEO Elon Musk suggesting that the automotive segment will represent a smaller portion of Tesla's total valuation as AI and robotics gain importance [4] - Musk indicated that the long-term value of Tesla will primarily derive from AI and robotics, both in vehicles and humanoid forms, with Barclays maintaining an equal weight rating on TSLA and a price target of $350 [5] Group 3: Broadcom - Broadcom's shares experienced a significant decline of $46.44 on Friday due to management's warning of margin pressures, but the stock is gradually recovering, gaining $3 in premarket trading [8] - Analysts at Morgan Stanley continue to expect strong growth for Broadcom moving forward, despite the recent challenges [8]
Premarket Movers: Dollar General Still Surging Higher on Earnings